Cub Cadet 75 manual Trees,etc, Adjustingand Operating, Height of CUT

ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING

8e sure blade~ are assembled so the cutting edges are in the direction of rotation with the wind wings pointed toward the deck.

To detach the blade, place a large wood block between cutting edge and housing to keep the blade from rotating. Then remove the jam nut or cap screws, depending on whether you have a side discharge or a rear discharge mower.

When replacing blades use the reverse procedure, lexcept put the wood block between the wing of the blade and the deck.

HEIGHT OF CUT

Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 1-1/2-i nches to 4-i nches quick Iy and easiIy. The mower height control lever is located directly under the operator's seat. When the lever is pulled out it can be raised or lowered to the desired cutting height.

The height of cut is approximate since operator weight and tire inflation will effect the cutting height.

The cutting blades are designed to create a suction to I ift the grassfor an even cut.

The mower extends beyond the driving wheels to permit cutting close to walkways, fences, buildings,

trees,etc.

Position the mower in the lowest position. Detach

front of mower from frame by removing the

retaining pins from the front mounting brackets. The pins are held by two quick-attachable cotter pins.

Slide the mower backward to remove V-belt from mower center drive pulley and to disconnect rear of mower from I ift frame.

Raise the mower lift handle to the highest position and slide the mower out to the side.

ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MOWER

The facilitate changing the blades, sharpening the blades, cleaning, etc., the mower may be detached as follows:

CAUTION! Stop the engine and dis- connect the high tension wire to the spark plug. Lock the brake prior to

leveling the mower.

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